Lasko Oscillating Digital Ceramic Tower Heater & Tabletop Heater

In this review the pair of Lasko heaters are evaluated for home use: the tall oscillating tower (5586) for whole-room warmth and the compact tabletop model (CD09250) for spot heating. The bottom line is simple: buyers who want reliable, quiet 1500W ceramic heat with safety features and an adjustable thermostat will find strong everyday value here, especially where steady background warmth and easy portability matter.

Key Features

• Two heat modes (tower): The tower offers high and low quiet settings so a larger room can be warmed without constant noise or power waste.
• Three settings (tabletop): The tabletop heater adds a fan-only mode in addition to high and low heat for flexible use in small spaces or for mild air circulation.
• Adjustable thermostat: Both units include thermostatic control so the heaters cycle to maintain a comfortable set temperature instead of running continuously.
• Safety features: Overheat protection and cool-touch exteriors reduce burn risk and provide reassurance in family or multiuse rooms.
• Oscillation and portability: The tower's widespread oscillation helps distribute warmth across a living room while the tabletop unit's carry handle makes it easy to move between rooms.
• Convenience controls: The tower includes a digital display, multi-function remote and an 8-hour auto-off timer for hands-free operation and scheduled use.

Who It's For

The Lasko pair suits people who need a mix of whole-room and portable heating: homeowners or renters who want a quiet tower to serve a living room or bedroom and a small tabletop heater for a desk, small bedroom or bathroom. The low-noise operation and thermostatic control make them a good match for sleeping areas or shared living spaces.

Those who need industrial-strength heating, precise room-by-room climate control for very large open-plan houses, or smart-home app integration should look elsewhere. Also, buyers expecting instant room temperature leaps may be disappointed since ceramic heaters warm steadily rather than instantly.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Quiet operation that reviewers praise for bedroom or office use.
• Adjustable thermostat and timer on the tower provide automated temperature maintenance and scheduled shutoff.
• Built-in safety features including overheat protection and a cool-touch housing increase everyday safety.
• Portability and oscillation combine to make the pair flexible for different rooms and uses.

Cons

• Temperature control gets mixed feedback; some users report the set temperature is not always reached in very cold conditions.
• Not suitable as the sole heat source for very large or poorly insulated spaces.

Specifications

Our Verdict

These Lasko heaters deliver dependable, quiet ceramic heat with useful safety and convenience features, making them a solid value for living rooms, bedrooms and small workspaces. Buy them if you want simple thermostatic control, portability and a tower that oscillates to spread warmth; skip them only if you need heavy-duty heating for large, uninsulated areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these heaters have automatic shutoff?
Yes, the tower includes an auto-off timer up to 8 hours and both units feature overheat protection that will shut the heater off if needed.

Are they noisy to run at night?
No, customers consistently report quiet operation suitable for bedrooms and offices, especially on lower settings.

Can the tabletop unit be used right away?
Yes, the tabletop heater is fully assembled out of the box and ready for immediate use.